In a pre-departure statement, Narendra Modi said, “I am keenly looking forward to my visit to Japan at the invitation of my good friend, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, for the annual summit between India and Japan.” Pictured here, the Prime Minister waves before departing on the five-day Japan tour, at Palam Airport in New Delhi on Saturday (August 30). (Source: AP photo)

Narendra Modi is in Japan on a visit which is expected to see new vistas being opened in bilateral ties with particular focus on cooperation in the fields of defence, civil nuclear and infrastructure besides commerce. (Source: AP photo)

On the eve of his departure for Japan, Narendra Modi said his trip has “paramount importance” in his vision for India’s development and progress. (Source: AP photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is received on his arrival at Osaka airport in Japan on Saturday. (Source: PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, is greeted by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, left, upon arrival at the State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (Source: AP photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, poses with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for photographers at State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (Source: AP photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, center, feed carp in a pond at the State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (Source: AP photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during a dinner at State Guest House in Kyoto on Saturday. (Source: PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe look on during signing of an agreement at State Guest House in Kyoto on Saturday. (Source: PTI photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe shake hands after signing of Kyoto partner city agreement in Kyoto on Saturday. (Source: PTI photo)